John Joseph Budnick November 4,1949 – March 18, 2021 John Joseph Budnick of Massapequa Park, N.Y. died suddenly on March 18, 2021. John was born in 1949 at the Mitchel Field Air Force Base in Garden City. He was the beloved son of Air Force Technical Sgt. Harry J. Budnick and Marie L. Budnick. (bothContinue Reading
John Joseph Budnick
November 4,1949 – March 18, 2021
John Joseph Budnick of Massapequa Park, N.Y. died suddenly on March 18, 2021. John was born in 1949 at the Mitchel Field Air Force Base in Garden City. He was the beloved son of Air Force Technical Sgt. Harry J. Budnick and Marie L. Budnick. (both deceased), loving brother of Carol L. Jenkins, dear brother in law of Gordon Jenkins, cherished uncle of Brian Jenkins and adored great uncle of little 6-month-old Colton Jenkins.
John was the 1967 Salutatorian of his graduating class at Hicksville High School who went on to Hofstra University with several scholarships to graduate with a degree in Law. Following his graduation, John became a continually active member of the Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association, Inc. where he went on to win the very prestigious George M. Estabrook award. In fact, John was currently serving as Executive Vice-President of that very same prestigious Hofstra George M. Estabrook Alumni Association, Inc.
As a lawyer, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the County of Nassau, an advisor to the Nassau County Board of Supervisors, as an Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Oyster Bay and he also opened and ran a private practice law firm for several years. In addition, John served as an advisor to many members of the Town Board, the Village Board and to the offices of two local congressmen.
Throughout his entire life, John was extremely active in civic and community affairs starting with his early years as a member of the Teenage Republican Club of Hicksville. In later years, he went on to become active with the Hicksville Kiwanis Club, the Massapequa Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus Delaney Council #5983, the Hicksville Community Council, Hicksville Against Drugs, Drug Free Long Island, the Massapequa Park Republican Club, YES Community Counseling and Friends of the Massapequa Preserve to name a few.
In his limited spare time, John became an extremely avid reader wherein he applied his photographic memory to become a self-developed expert in American history and an avid follower of winged air flight and the U.S. Spaceflight program. In addition, John loved to delve into science fiction books and movies. There was not much in these categories that John did not know.
Finally, John was a very kindhearted, gentle soul who was often referred to as the “Energizer Bunny” by his sister who only got to visit with him for short periods between his many and varied activities and commitments. He was the epitome of what it meant to be a sincere, thoughtful, and engaged citizen / community servant. John will forever be remembered as a most generous person who would do anything for anyone at any time – no matter the cost.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made in memory of John to YES Community Counseling Center, 75 Grand Ave., Massapequa, NY 11758 (YESCCC.org)
Mary Colway
left a message on June 13, 2022:
In memory of John Budnick, Mary Colway lit a candle
robert estrema
left a message on November 2, 2021:
RIP. sorry to hear, ive known john since 1986 he was a great GODLY man he help me for many years with traffic court very sad to lose a great man. i wil miss the GOD BLESS YOU from him. he is in a better place now. GOD BLESS YOU JOHN
Joseph F Coyle
left a message on July 5, 2021:
I am VERY saddened to have just learned of John's passing! I was a client of John's from the time I purchased my home in 1994 & a friend to the present. He, quite simply, was 1 of the finest people it has ever been my pleasure to know. His passing onto Heaven is no less than his just reward, but
sadly, the World is much poorer for the loss.
I enclose my love and prayers to his sister & family,
most sincerely, Joe Coyle & family
Harrison "Terry" Hunt
left a message on June 15, 2021:
I still cannot believe that John is gone. He was a true friend over many years, and it was a privilege to have known him. Rest in peace, John.
Karen Thompson-mintz
left a message on March 31, 2021:
My deepest sympathy to John’s sister and his family.
I first met John when I became president of the Wantagh YR’s. Back on the 70’s. We shared a love of country and Politics. We both became active at the county level. And oh those trips to DC and his famous history game he loved to play while there or at times on the way to there. I think he made the rules up as we all played. :)
He had a heart of Gold, a person you can count on even in the dead of night. We lost a great man, person, and friend. RIP John till we meet again. - Karen
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Karen Thompson-mintz
left a message on March 31, 2021:
My deepest sympathy to John’s sister and his family.
I first met John when I became president of the Wantagh YR’s. Back on the 70’s. We shared a love of country and Politics. We both became active at the county level as many did who have wrote here. And oh those trips to DC and his famous history game he loved to play while there or at times on the way to there. I think he made the rules up as we all played. :)
He had a heart of Gold, a person you can count on even in the dead of night. We lost a great man, person, and friend. RIP John till we meet again. - Karen
Karen Thompson-mintz
left a message on March 31, 2021:
My deepest sympathy to John’s sister and his family.
I first met John when I became president of the Wantagh YR’s. Back on the 70’s. We shared a love of country and Politics. We both became active at the county level as many did who have wrote here. And oh those trips to DC and his famous history game he loved to play while there or at times on the way to there. I think he made the rules up as we all played. :)
He had a heart of Gold, a person you can count on even in the dead of night. We lost a great man, person, and friend. RIP John till we meet again. - Karen
Genevieve Lane LoPresti, Esq.
left a message on March 26, 2021:
HEAVEN is both present and future. As you walk along your life-path holding My hand, you are already in touch with the essence of heaven: nearness to Me. You can also find many hints of heaven along your pathway because the earth is radiantly alive with My Presence. Shimmering sunshine awakens your heart, gently reminding you of My brilliant Light. Birds and flowers, trees and skies evoke praises to My holy Name. Keep your eyes and ears fully open as you journey with Me.
. At the end of your life-path is an entrance to heaven. GOD BLESS, JOHN...We all love you and we know you are there waiting for us.
JOEL & BARBARA BERSE
left a message on March 26, 2021:
John was a wonderful friend to us. He always had a positive thought and greeting no matter what was going on.
He supported us in our times of grief and times of joy.
We were active in the Hicksville Community Council serving together with John having been a President in the early years and Joel is currently Immediate Past President. I remember many wonderful times with John, especially when he would bring a cake every year to holiday meetings.
Several years ago I was proud of my insistence when John became ill at the Hicksville street fair that he remain still. I called for a Fire Dept ambulance to the hospital despite his protest. Fire Dept members that knew John helped me convince him to go with them. I was the only one willing to drive his car to a safe parking lot. Many may remember that old Cadi and its condition with a smile. As it turned out later that day he called me from the hospital thanking me. Doctors were able to stop a serious problem and get him back on his feet a few days later.
Ever since he was always there for us, in times of sickness , loss of family, good times, or as my physical condition has deteriorated.
The whole world will miss him and his caring kindness to anyone he met.
God Bless John Budnick.
Gordon Jenkins
left a message on March 24, 2021:
May God's angels lead you into Paradise and may our Lord reward you for the love and good deeds that you shared so freely, with so many, throughout your entire life. R.I.P. my dear brother-in-law.
Charmise Woodside-Desire
left a message on March 24, 2021:
My deepest condolences to those impacted by this great loss. I engaged with John quite often as a Hofstra alum and his pleasant demeanor will be greatly missed. As he always ended a call or an email: Je’ Maintaindre’
~ Charmise
Marilyn corona
left a message on March 24, 2021:
With our love
Marilyn, Marty, TJ, Danny, Meg, Melanie
Chris Braunlich
left a message on March 23, 2021:
Like many on this page, I met John at college and in the YR operation and spent long lunch periods in conversation about life and politics. There is little that can be added to what has already been said: a genuinely honest, good, kind and generous man who cared about his community, cared about what was the best for people, always thought of others … never of himself, and has now left this Earth far, far too soon. My condolences to his family and friends. May God Bless him and his soul rest in peace.
Lydia Rothkranz
left a message on March 23, 2021:
I knew John for almost 50 years and can honestly say he was the kindest most generous person. It always amazed me how he seemed to have time to devote to so many organizations and causes he believed in and he always thought of others before himself. John will be greatly missed.
RMD
left a message on March 22, 2021:
So sad to hear of John' s passing. I have many happy memories of working political campaigns, doing YR work and our multi year bowling tea (the Pitts) with John. John was a wonderful son and a hard working lawyer, great friend and Patriot.May he rest in peace.
edward CHRIST
left a message on March 22, 2021:
I first met John when I joined the Nassau County Young Republicans, way back in 1972. He was the YR chairman. He was a very nice, very fair person and a good leader. Taught me a lot about how to participate in politics-standing up for your beliefs without being offensive (a skill we seem to have lost). He was a good man and a good friend.
Sue Zizza
left a message on March 22, 2021:
Deepest condolences to all who knew and loved John. I met him more than a decade ago because of the George M. Estabrook awards at Hofstra University. The award honors alumni who serve their community while supporting student scholarships. John was a wonderful example to us all of service to his community.
His generosity also helped to support many years of scholarships. He will be missed.
Jamie Bogenshutz, YES Community Counseling Center
left a message on March 22, 2021:
John was such a wonderful man and a very good friend to YES Community Counseling Center and our community. His smile and kind heart were qualities that defined him...always trying to do the very best for anyone he could, whenever he could. In todays times, when so many are consumed with their personal day to day struggles, one could always count on John to act on behalf of others in a selfless
and generous way. That certainly cannot be said for most....He was very special and will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him!!! "God Bless!"
Larry Casey
left a message on March 22, 2021:
John J Budnick ( always the J)- Years ago, Readers Digest had a feature where you could talk about most unusually interesting person you knew. To me,he fit that character\ to a tee, here’s why. In the 55+ years I knew him. Back to his Hicksville Teen Age Republicans, And I Syosset TARs, through Young Republicans, neighboring Law Schools he was exactly the same, a rumpled,eccentric, kind and generous smart incisive person, who knew everything, everyone, all that was going on and always had something helpful to to talk about or a story to tell—he was a little bit like Woody Allen’s character “Zelig” he was everywhere and would show up unexpectedly on your doorstep or on the phone— then disappear just as fast without notice. A remarkable person, who was the connective tissue to so many generations of Republicans and friends in Nassau County-keeper of the news and rumors, births, deaths marriages and any gossip around—sometimes it was telephone, telegraph -or tell John—he followed me from Long Island to DC to Florida calling me many times a year to keep me up to date. He had his ups and downs, but remarkably he kept ALL his friends intact- throughout—no small feat in his chosen business -because he was honest, loyal, kept confidences, and had good advice and always put himself second- mostly and honestly is because he just plain sincerely cared about people and his friends. So to me Johns life was a huge success - he changed a lot of lives, left only good behind and left life better than he found it. In life he hid the important thing he just showed up. John, I will miss you. My condolences to your sister Carol and family. I will close with Johns signature closing to any conversation with any of his friends or acquaintances—-GOD BLESS! God Bless you John, a life well lived in service to others.
Bruce and Francine Foley
left a message on March 22, 2021:
John was a Republican Committeeman while I was in charge of the Party. He worked hard and his heart was always in the right place. He loved to donate to the party he believed in. May he rest in peace, and God Bless
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Mary Colway
left a message on June 13, 2022:
In memory of John Budnick, Mary Colway lit a candle
robert estrema
left a message on November 2, 2021:
RIP. sorry to hear, ive known john since 1986 he was a great GODLY man he help me for many years with traffic court very sad to lose a great man. i wil miss the GOD BLESS YOU from him. he is in a better place now. GOD BLESS YOU JOHN
Joseph F Coyle
left a message on July 5, 2021:
I am VERY saddened to have just learned of John's passing! I was a client of John's from the time I purchased my home in 1994 & a friend to the present. He, quite simply, was 1 of the finest people it has ever been my pleasure to know. His passing onto Heaven is no less than his just reward, but
sadly, the World is much poorer for the loss.
I enclose my love and prayers to his sister & family,
most sincerely, Joe Coyle & family
Harrison "Terry" Hunt
left a message on June 15, 2021:
I still cannot believe that John is gone. He was a true friend over many years, and it was a privilege to have known him. Rest in peace, John.
Karen Thompson-mintz
left a message on March 31, 2021:
My deepest sympathy to John’s sister and his family.
I first met John when I became president of the Wantagh YR’s. Back on the 70’s. We shared a love of country and Politics. We both became active at the county level. And oh those trips to DC and his famous history game he loved to play while there or at times on the way to there. I think he made the rules up as we all played. :)
He had a heart of Gold, a person you can count on even in the dead of night. We lost a great man, person, and friend. RIP John till we meet again. - Karen
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Karen Thompson-mintz
left a message on March 31, 2021:
My deepest sympathy to John’s sister and his family.
I first met John when I became president of the Wantagh YR’s. Back on the 70’s. We shared a love of country and Politics. We both became active at the county level as many did who have wrote here. And oh those trips to DC and his famous history game he loved to play while there or at times on the way to there. I think he made the rules up as we all played. :)
He had a heart of Gold, a person you can count on even in the dead of night. We lost a great man, person, and friend. RIP John till we meet again. - Karen
Karen Thompson-mintz
left a message on March 31, 2021:
My deepest sympathy to John’s sister and his family.
I first met John when I became president of the Wantagh YR’s. Back on the 70’s. We shared a love of country and Politics. We both became active at the county level as many did who have wrote here. And oh those trips to DC and his famous history game he loved to play while there or at times on the way to there. I think he made the rules up as we all played. :)
He had a heart of Gold, a person you can count on even in the dead of night. We lost a great man, person, and friend. RIP John till we meet again. - Karen
Genevieve Lane LoPresti, Esq.
left a message on March 26, 2021:
HEAVEN is both present and future. As you walk along your life-path holding My hand, you are already in touch with the essence of heaven: nearness to Me. You can also find many hints of heaven along your pathway because the earth is radiantly alive with My Presence. Shimmering sunshine awakens your heart, gently reminding you of My brilliant Light. Birds and flowers, trees and skies evoke praises to My holy Name. Keep your eyes and ears fully open as you journey with Me.
. At the end of your life-path is an entrance to heaven. GOD BLESS, JOHN...We all love you and we know you are there waiting for us.
JOEL & BARBARA BERSE
left a message on March 26, 2021:
John was a wonderful friend to us. He always had a positive thought and greeting no matter what was going on.
He supported us in our times of grief and times of joy.
We were active in the Hicksville Community Council serving together with John having been a President in the early years and Joel is currently Immediate Past President. I remember many wonderful times with John, especially when he would bring a cake every year to holiday meetings.
Several years ago I was proud of my insistence when John became ill at the Hicksville street fair that he remain still. I called for a Fire Dept ambulance to the hospital despite his protest. Fire Dept members that knew John helped me convince him to go with them. I was the only one willing to drive his car to a safe parking lot. Many may remember that old Cadi and its condition with a smile. As it turned out later that day he called me from the hospital thanking me. Doctors were able to stop a serious problem and get him back on his feet a few days later.
Ever since he was always there for us, in times of sickness , loss of family, good times, or as my physical condition has deteriorated.
The whole world will miss him and his caring kindness to anyone he met.
God Bless John Budnick.
Gordon Jenkins
left a message on March 24, 2021:
May God's angels lead you into Paradise and may our Lord reward you for the love and good deeds that you shared so freely, with so many, throughout your entire life. R.I.P. my dear brother-in-law.
Charmise Woodside-Desire
left a message on March 24, 2021:
My deepest condolences to those impacted by this great loss. I engaged with John quite often as a Hofstra alum and his pleasant demeanor will be greatly missed. As he always ended a call or an email: Je’ Maintaindre’
~ Charmise
Marilyn corona
left a message on March 24, 2021:
With our love
Marilyn, Marty, TJ, Danny, Meg, Melanie
Chris Braunlich
left a message on March 23, 2021:
Like many on this page, I met John at college and in the YR operation and spent long lunch periods in conversation about life and politics. There is little that can be added to what has already been said: a genuinely honest, good, kind and generous man who cared about his community, cared about what was the best for people, always thought of others … never of himself, and has now left this Earth far, far too soon. My condolences to his family and friends. May God Bless him and his soul rest in peace.
Lydia Rothkranz
left a message on March 23, 2021:
I knew John for almost 50 years and can honestly say he was the kindest most generous person. It always amazed me how he seemed to have time to devote to so many organizations and causes he believed in and he always thought of others before himself. John will be greatly missed.
RMD
left a message on March 22, 2021:
So sad to hear of John' s passing. I have many happy memories of working political campaigns, doing YR work and our multi year bowling tea (the Pitts) with John. John was a wonderful son and a hard working lawyer, great friend and Patriot.May he rest in peace.
edward CHRIST
left a message on March 22, 2021:
I first met John when I joined the Nassau County Young Republicans, way back in 1972. He was the YR chairman. He was a very nice, very fair person and a good leader. Taught me a lot about how to participate in politics-standing up for your beliefs without being offensive (a skill we seem to have lost). He was a good man and a good friend.
Sue Zizza
left a message on March 22, 2021:
Deepest condolences to all who knew and loved John. I met him more than a decade ago because of the George M. Estabrook awards at Hofstra University. The award honors alumni who serve their community while supporting student scholarships. John was a wonderful example to us all of service to his community.
His generosity also helped to support many years of scholarships. He will be missed.
Jamie Bogenshutz, YES Community Counseling Center
left a message on March 22, 2021:
John was such a wonderful man and a very good friend to YES Community Counseling Center and our community. His smile and kind heart were qualities that defined him...always trying to do the very best for anyone he could, whenever he could. In todays times, when so many are consumed with their personal day to day struggles, one could always count on John to act on behalf of others in a selfless
and generous way. That certainly cannot be said for most....He was very special and will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him!!! "God Bless!"
Larry Casey
left a message on March 22, 2021:
John J Budnick ( always the J)- Years ago, Readers Digest had a feature where you could talk about most unusually interesting person you knew. To me,he fit that character\ to a tee, here’s why. In the 55+ years I knew him. Back to his Hicksville Teen Age Republicans, And I Syosset TARs, through Young Republicans, neighboring Law Schools he was exactly the same, a rumpled,eccentric, kind and generous smart incisive person, who knew everything, everyone, all that was going on and always had something helpful to to talk about or a story to tell—he was a little bit like Woody Allen’s character “Zelig” he was everywhere and would show up unexpectedly on your doorstep or on the phone— then disappear just as fast without notice. A remarkable person, who was the connective tissue to so many generations of Republicans and friends in Nassau County-keeper of the news and rumors, births, deaths marriages and any gossip around—sometimes it was telephone, telegraph -or tell John—he followed me from Long Island to DC to Florida calling me many times a year to keep me up to date. He had his ups and downs, but remarkably he kept ALL his friends intact- throughout—no small feat in his chosen business -because he was honest, loyal, kept confidences, and had good advice and always put himself second- mostly and honestly is because he just plain sincerely cared about people and his friends. So to me Johns life was a huge success - he changed a lot of lives, left only good behind and left life better than he found it. In life he hid the important thing he just showed up. John, I will miss you. My condolences to your sister Carol and family. I will close with Johns signature closing to any conversation with any of his friends or acquaintances—-GOD BLESS! God Bless you John, a life well lived in service to others.
Bruce and Francine Foley
left a message on March 22, 2021:
John was a Republican Committeeman while I was in charge of the Party. He worked hard and his heart was always in the right place. He loved to donate to the party he believed in. May he rest in peace, and God Bless
Massapequa Funeral Home
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